Vehicle Ops

Ohio Agency Acquires Lenco BearCat

The Erie (Ohio) Bureau of Police has acquired a Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for its SWAT officers, using a homeland security grant.

The BearCat stands about 12 feet tall, weighs about 17,000 pounds and can carry 10 officers.

The $201,000 vehicle was funded through a federal grant funneled through the Northwest Pennsylvania Emergency Response Group, a multiagency, regional group dedicated to improving public safety, reports Erica Erwin of the Erie Times News.

Vehicle Ops

Factory-installed Police Perimeter Aler uses sensors to monitor an approximately 270-degree area around the vehicle. It detects nearby movement to alert officers of any suspicious activity. When such motion is detected, the system automatically turns on the rear camera, sounds a chime, rolls up the windows, and locks the doors.

TruckVault, Inc., a leading manufacturer of secure in-vehicle storage solutions, has announced that Fieldcraft's Mason Minner will be at the company's booth #12979 on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The 2020 EcoBoost-powered PIU was faster than V8-equipped sedans. The standard hybrid 2020 PIU also beat all competitive SUV entries, including V8-equipped models, with the fastest 0-100 mph, fastest lap and fastest average lap.